May 2011
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All Tomorrow's Parties
Ah, Memorial Day. Besides being a symbolic time for those who serve the military, it’s also the kick off for barbecues, outdoor parties, and warm weather revelry. Soak up the sun, pour a margarita or two - here’s some outfit inspiration for day and nighttime fun. Mellow Yellow
Yellow as an accent piece? Who knew? Go for bright and bold.
NARS Orgasm blush is delightful and now with...
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“Deep experience is never peaceful.”
– Henry James
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Outfit du Jour: Saturday Night Digs
When: May 21, 2011 Jeggings: Guess? Tunic top: Fox’s Lace cardigan: Kohl’s Flats: Steve Madden
This is just a quick little blurb - I hung out with two lovely ladies on Saturday night: Yanil (above, on right) & Nicole. This is perhaps my favorite simple and go-to casual look on out the town (tacos, pubs, and dive bars, oh my!). Also, did you know that jeggings were invented by...
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Wishlist Wednesday: Celestial Bodies
Star-crossed. Fated. Destiny. The big galaxy. I’m smitten with star patterns as of late. Gauzy and etheral but at the same time stars are tangible. These five items will transport you to otherworldly heights.
Anna Sui dress, $252.90
Christopher Kane tee-shirt, $350
Asos star print dress, $59.09
Pamela Love bangle, $425 (use code “movingsale” for 25% off!)
Melissa Joy...
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The Truth the Dead Know
Gone, I say and walk from church, refusing the stiff procession to the grave, letting the dead ride alone in the hearse. It is June. I am tired of being brave. We drive to the Cape. I cultivate myself where the sun gutters from the sky, where the sea swings in like an iron gate and we touch. In another country people die. My darling, the wind falls in like stones from the whitehearted water and...
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Book Review: Model Home
What if Arrested Development existed in real time? Welcome to the Ziller household. In the midst of coming-of-age tales and a mid-life crisis, Puchner pins down the slow-cooking festering of human identity set against the chasm of developing subcultures (consumerism, the lingering punk rock scene, adulthood). Appearances are everything; appearances are deceiving. It’s the 1980s. The...
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Wishlist Wednesday: Spring Pick Ups
As each season turns, I always seem to have an eye on a new item or two to rev up my current wardrobe. I’ve learned that it’s not about “restocking” my closet, but adding to it. Put some bounce in your step, or shine on your hand, as there’s always something to give you a whirl.
Silk drape dress, $125
nOir ring, $90
Marais bow flat, $96 (debating on buying these...
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Golden Om: Satya Jewelry Preview
Dah-lings, it’s time to get your zen on. In a perfect twist of coincidence, I was invited to attend a bloggers-only preview for Satya Jewelry. Since being a yoga enthusiast since college (with too long hiatuses since graduating), I returned to yoga and getting down with zen in the new year. Satya is a line full of beaming jewelry - small but hearty pendants with mystical properties. Think...
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Outfit du Jour: Light Show
When: May 12, 2011 Top: Nordstrom Rack Skirt: Helmut Lang Earrings: Noir Flats: Adrienne Vittadini I. Love. This. Skirt. Did I mention that I have two of them? The print varies a bit for each item, so they’re both crisp and fresh. I wore this little number to work, then made a quick jaunt down to the city for a jewelry preview, and finally for cocktails at a lounge.
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Outfit du Jour: ...maybe hoping is the same as...
When: May 5, 2011 Dress: Ann Taylor Lace shirt: Forever21 Tights: Marshall’s Flats: Matt Berenson Earrings: gift from a friend I was a wee bit 60s Edie Sedgwick inspired - black sheath dress, black stockings, and giant here-I-am-everyone earrings. I felt pretty fab considering I wore this outfit all day to work and to two events at night (Ulinx & Katherine Kwei/Charmco). Oh, and that...
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Wishlist Wednesday: Full Throttle
Full disclosure: I’m loving this weather and have been spending more time away from the computer. It’s been fabulous. Here’s seven pieces I want to take a walk on the wild side.
Maison Martin Margiela dress, $130
cat eye sunglasses, $16
thunderbird cuff, $63
cut out two finger ring, $4.80
Juicy scarf, $68
YSL espadrille, $795
vintage necklace/belt, $84
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Katherine Kwei & Charmco A/W 2011
Traditional Redux Katherine Kwei’s handbags have such intricate detail, that it’s no surprise I’m a fan of her latest collection. By combining traditional Chinese knots with twists and textures, old & new are collaborators of style. With a meticulous attention to detail, these bags are fresh and full of flavor. above: one of my favorite pieces from the collection. The...
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Outfit du Jour: She's In Parties
When: May 9, 2011 Dress (worn as a top): ABS Skirt: Necessary Objects Sweater: Forever21 Shoes: Betsey Johnson Bag: BCBG I’m very keen on pieces that do double duty - the ABS dress is a short shift dress but moonlights as a great tank. The necklace I’m wearing is actually attached the dress creating an instant sparkle. And while I may not walk for miles and mile in those hot pink...
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Magnetic Attraction: Ulinx Jewelry Launch
(photo source: Fashion Bloggers Meet Up Group) On Wednesday night, I attended the way cool launch event for a new charm jewelry line called Ulinx. Get this: with its brightly candy colored charms and magnet-style beads, you can practically create any kind of piece you want! Bracelets, rings, necklaces, and I even spied a knuckle duster or two. The magnets are super strong, so there won’t...
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hello, how are you?
this fear of being what they are: dead. at least they are not out on the street, they are careful to stay indoors, those pasty mad who sit alone before their tv sets, their lives full of canned, mutilated laughter. their ideal neighborhood of parked cars of little green lawns of little homes the little doors that open and close as their relatives visit throughout the holidays the doors closing...
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Studded leather and lace
Valentino, you do me good. Lace, patent leather, bows, and studs all in one irresistible femme fatale package? Sign me up, pencil me in, write me up. Whatever it takes for me to walk in those darling heels. And for $995, they do seem almost worth it. You know, if you had money to blow.
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Outfit du Jour: Library Girl
(what a funny face - my sister was making me laugh) When: April 25, 2011 Cardigan: Fox’s Tank: Chantelle Jeggings: Guess? Flats: Urban Outfitters Necklace: Shock Boutique Belt: BCBG After a day filled with apartment hunting, I needed to get my literary swerve on (and print a whole ton o’ crap). I never thought I’d be the kind of gal to wear denim leggings, but hey,...
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Stock Up: Alex & Chloe Sale
Alex and Chloe is one of my favorite jewelry brands, with off-beat and tongue-in-cheek designs. Honestly, who doesn’t want to wear an acrylic skull? Or a pointy sword? With their 40% off sale, it’s time to stock up on some pieces from earlier collections. I have the fawn brooch and I pin it to blazers and jackets. It’s cute without being overly sweet.
Alex’s Sword, $29
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